Small-batch pieces, made slowly by hand
Embroidered jacket by Essential Designs London
The art of the everyday

Made by hand. Chosen by heart.

Expressive jackets and soulful home textiles, created in small batches with our artisan partners in India.

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Essential Designs London

A joyful meeting of colour, craft and character.

We bring together considered design and generations of textile knowledge. Every piece carries the touch of the maker and a story worth keeping.

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Artisan printing textile by hand
Made slowly

A human touch in every thread.

From hand block printing to embroidery, our collections celebrate skill, patience and the quiet beauty of imperfect marks. We work in small batches, favour natural fibres and find new life for our offcuts.

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Pieces with a past and a future

Designed to gather stories, season after season.

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